Late this spring, Lexmark mailed out some very unwelcome “special deliveries,” namely warning letter from the OEM’s attorneys. Image source: Photos.com.

Since last week, two more third-party supplies firms have agreed to Lexmark’s settlement terms to avoid facing a patent-infringement suit over the provenance of empty toner cartridges purchased from Greentec International. In addition, a judge for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio has signed consent judgments and permanent injunctions for the three companies that recently indicated they wished to settle with the OEM (see “Lexmark Seeks Contempt Order, Sees More Settlements in Ohio Suit”).